Leshan Giant Buddha Tour

The 233-foot (71-meter) tall Grand Buddha in Leshan (also called the Leshan Giant Buddha) holds the record as both the tallest stone Buddha sculpture and one of the tallest sculptures anywhere in the world. Construction of the Buddha, carved out of the mountain, began in 713 when a Buddhist monk by the name of Hai Tong decided to carve the statue as a way to gain divine protection for local fisherman who were getting killed each year by violent river currents.

Ninety years of work went into the carving of the Grand Buddha, but the river rages on. After earning a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the statue has undergone extensive repairs, and today you can see it in much of its original glory with a day trip from Chengdu.

Leshan, famous for the Giant Buddha and local snacks; and about two hours’ drive from Chengdu, is a must-see destination. Leshan Giant Buddha tour takes you to all of Sichuan’s most famous sites. If you have heard about or read about other places that you would rather go, please contact us. We can design a tour just for you.

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